Mali’s junta leader, Colonel Assimi Goita, on Wednesday announced the dismissal of Prime Minister Choguel Kokalla Maiga and his government, just days after Maiga publicly criticized the military regime. A decree read on state television ORTM stated that the duties of both the prime minister and the government members had been terminated. This move comes…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation Limited (NNPCL) has officially introduced its latest crude oil grade, the Utapate crude oil blend, to the international market at the Argus European Crude Conference in London, United Kingdom. The unveiling marks a significant boost to Nigeria’s crude oil production, export capacity, and revenue generation efforts. According…
By Ayomide Otitoju President Bola Tinubu has formally requested the National Assembly to approve a fresh external borrowing plan of N1.767 trillion ($2.209 billion) under the 2024 appropriation act. The president also submitted the Medium-Term Expenditure Framework and Fiscal Strategy Paper (MTEF/FSP) for 2025–2027 and an amendment bill to establish the National Social Investment Programme’s…
Brazilian authorities on Tuesday arrested four soldiers and a police officer suspected of involvement in a plot to assassinate President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva prior to his inauguration in January 2023. The arrests occurred in Rio de Janeiro during the G20 summit, where the soldiers were part of the security operation, according to a…
President Bola Tinubu has commended the launch of the Global Alliance Against Hunger and Poverty, spearheaded by Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva. Speaking at the opening session of the 19th G20 Leaders Summit in Rio de Janeiro, Tinubu described the initiative as a pivotal step in tackling one of the world’s most pressing…
No fewer than 25 people have lost their lives, and several others are hospitalized following a cholera outbreak in Sokoto North, Silame, and Kware local government areas of Sokoto State. State Commissioner for Health, Dr. Asabe Balarabe, disclosed this to journalists in Sokoto, confirming that 15 active cases are currently being treated in the affected…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Ogun State Government has dismissed allegations made by Ladi Adebutu, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate in the 2023 governorship election, describing them as baseless and misleading. Adebutu had accused Governor Dapo Abiodun of orchestrating violence during the state’s local government elections on Saturday, claiming the governor moved around with armed…
Outgoing U.S. President Joe Biden is set to unveil a “historic” pledge for a World Bank fund supporting the world’s poorest nations, the White House announced Monday. The announcement will come as Biden attends the G20 summit in Rio de Janeiro, marking his final appearance at the global forum before President-elect Donald Trump assumes office…
By Ayomide Otitoju Nestlé Nigeria has announced the distinguished panel of judges for the 2024 Nestlé Nigeria Media Awards, an annual event celebrating journalistic excellence across the nation. Now in its fourth year, the awards recognize media professionals who spotlight critical issues such as nutrition security, environmental sustainability, and socio-economic development. The panel features notable…
